Question 1

What's the difference between Forgive Me and Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Forgive Me is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Carine Roitfeld (2023) dominated by White Floral accords. Guidance is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2023) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, Forgive Me or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Forgive Me scores 3.99/5 vs Guidance at 3.85/5. Guidance's standout strength: Unique, complex drydown with creamy, woody, rose and smoky notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Forgive Me and Guidance smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Labdanum. Guidance: Guidance 46 is a highly divisive fragrance that inspires passionate devotion or strong dislike with little middle ground.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Forgive Me or Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Guidance: Excellent performance and longevity for those who can smell it Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Forgive Me vs Guidance?

Accepted Answer

Forgive Me scores highest for winter wear; Guidance scores highest for fall wear. Forgive Me leans evening, Guidance leans evening.

Forgive Me vs Guidance

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to Forgive Me (8)

Unique to Guidance (10)

Shared Accords (4)

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Attribute	Forgive Me	Guidance
Brand	Carine Roitfeld	Amouage
Year	2023	2023
Rating	3.99	3.85
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	12